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>>55010020
Anyone have experience with the FiiO k1? For some reason it will only works with phone charger cable and not sure why. Was it ever finicky for you?
>>55051034
Something something USB data cable.
>>55051056
As in it'll only work with data cables? Tried using a 6 inch one and it was still silent
>>55050656
Hey OP
Are those any good?
>>55051082
>Tried using a 6 inch one and it was still silent
I have no idea, then.
>>55051142
Yeah it's really weird. Thanks anyways.
Do some studio monitor speakers ever get extremely discounted around boxing day like some headphones do?
![9bfe962b__BAY2747[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/FIkwzIm.jpg "9bfe962b__BAY2747[1].jpg")
I have a question for Fidelio X2 owners. Recently when routinely cleaning my earpads I noticed a small puncture/hole about the size of a 3.5 mm plug ( I store my headphones with my cable inside a hardcase) on the driver screen of the left speaker. Do you think this would affect the sound in any way?
So i bought a pair of K701s the other week and i dont know if this is just them too loud or improperly Amped im Using the Built in Headphone jack on my Pioneer SX-750 anything with a large amount of Bass makes them shudder and Warbles all of the music and makes it sound like im listening to it through a fan is the issue that that Receiver has an issue With powering the K701s?
How do you know when you are a audiophile?
Is there stages of being one?
For example if someone says "but I'm not a audiophile"
Then how do you know if you are one?
Anyone here already tested a pair of AKG K92?
Hey all. The only pair of headphones I've ever owned are the Logitech 930s.The charging cable just fucked up on me and I'm sick of dealing with issues when it comes to these headphones, both in parts and sound quality. So I'm looking to buy a new pair, but I have no idea where to start.
I'd say my budget is around 100, and a bit flexible. I'm in the US, i don't have an amp, want full sized headphones, not sure if I want open or closed because I've only tried closed so I'm open to suggestions. I'm going to be primarily using them for music, games, movies, and perhaps a bit of music/voiceover production down the line.
A couple of friends recommended Audio-Technica ATH-M50xs as a good pair to start with. Can you guys set me on the right track? Can i get a few recommendations on what to check out?
Is the .tak component not compatible with the most up to date foobar200 player?
Is there a test .tak file somewhere so I can see if it's the player or the file that's being a problem?
>>55052349
When you spend $200 on a cable and are able to hear a difference.
>>55053206
That sounds like an incredibly sad life.
>>55052071
like just the screen? that won't do shit.
>>55053206
Blind test or it didnt happen.
>>55053304
Ok thanks. I was kinda worried as that wouldn't be replaceable as opposed to just a hole in one of the ear pads.
>>55052738
> not sure if I want open or closed because I've only tried closed so I'm open to suggestions.
Unless you mean to use headphones in noisy/public spaces, you should go for an open headphone.
>A couple of friends recommended Audio-Technica ATH-M50xs as a good pair to start with.
Meh, they're too bassy. If you really want a closed heapdhone, get the Sony MDR 7506/V6: it's been the standard heapdhone for music producers and listeners for many generations.
> Can you guys set me on the right track? Can i get a few recommendations on what to check out?
I suggest some dull-sized open headphones around 100$, which are fairly neutral and good for generally all purposes: Philips SHP 9500, AKG K240 Studio (or M220), Sennheiser HD518.
>Budget
50-100 CAD$
>Location
Toronto, Canada
>Source
Desktop Motherboard of desktop use, phone or laptop for portable
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
a 7 or 8, something I can use for 3+ hours
>Preferred tonal balance
Flat, can be a little fun
>Preferred music
Anything
>Past headphones
Takstar hi2050, Tascam th-02, sony mdr100, mdrzx100, pistons 2 & 3
I was thinking of getting either the v6s or 7506s, but theyre around 140$ CAD.
>>55051216
>Do stores have sales on holidays?
I don't know anon, what do you think?
>>55051104
>tfw someone uses your picture/headphones as the main picture
Yes, they're very good imo.
>>55054221
CAL
>>55052071
The fact that the bass and general sound is so heavy/direct I doubt it would have a real effect.
>>55052359
Well if someone said "I'm not a neonazi" I would probably know whether or not I was one.
>>55051216
Usually only marginal sales past the bare bottom models. Better off scouring secondhand for deals than waiting those months out for a sale.
>>55052349
>How do you know when you are a audiophile?
When you really care about the sound quality, fidelity, and pursue it actively.
There's the stereotypical image of someone listening to the sound of magic coat hangers, which makes people think twice about that kind of label.
>>55052162
Posting from a phone?
The distortion performance of the k701 could be better, but headphone outputs on receivers tend to be of dubious quality. I'd suspect the receiver and attempt to test the headphone on something else.
>budget
Eh around 50 pounds, more if its worth it
>location
Denmark
>source
Phone, thinkpad
>preferred type of headphone
On-ears, or small-ish over-ears
>comfort
Transportability means more to me
>tonal balance
Preferrably somewhat neutral
>music
Classical, jazz, rap, indie, folk
>past headphones
I really love my dt880's, but i just cant use them in public, and i want something that isolates pretty good
>>55055394
I see could you recommend an Amp that i could use?
>>55052349
when you literally have a pile of headphones that you don't need like I do and you still plan on buying more.
>>55052349
When you are enthusiastic about things related to audio.
How would you define the sound signature of DT990 and 880
Whats the diference between those?
>>55056317
the major difference is that the dt990 is more vshaped
>>55056317
Ear drilling treble.
>>55050656
Nice one famalam.
How do you guys feel about the Skullcandy brand?
>>55057164
> gaming gear
Invest your money into the real masterrace, son
>>55056317
DT880: overall neutral sound designed for wannabe producers/"serious" listeners
DT990: suffering bass and deafening treble designed for edgy kids
>>55050656
>Budget
100-150 €
>Location
Germany
>Source
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Android Smartphone)
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Sound is more important
>Comfort level
Sound is mo...
>Preferred tonal balance
Treble
>Preferred music
Hip-Hop, Metal
>Past headphones
AKG K518 / Some Sony I don't remember
>>55057164
Some ok bassy stuff, otherwise quite average to poor offerings.
About 150 USD
Australia
Dac
Full sized
Closed Back
Comfort that can last me muh gaymur binges
Preferred music:
Melodic house
Alt
Generally chill music youd expect made by Avicii or Kygo
https://youtu.be/mmvf_zDLXKc
https://youtu.be/FYyCbKZIkgc
https://youtu.be/m-M1AtrxztU
https://youtu.be/ip4Q1pbrYDg
This is for my new rig im in the process of finishing but I need a nice pair of headphones to match
My only past headphones are logitech gaymur ones and they suck ass hence why im here /hpg/
About 150 USD
Australia
Dac
Full sized
Closed Back
Comfort that can last me muh gaymur binges
Preferred music:
Melodic house
Alt
Generally chill music youd expect made by Avicii or Kygo
Examples:
https://youtu.be/mmvf_zDLXKc
https://youtu.be/FYyCbKZIkgc
https://youtu.be/m-M1AtrxztU
https://youtu.be/ip4Q1pbrYDg
This is for my new rig im in the process of finishing but I need a nice pair of headphones to match
My only past headphones are logitech gaymur ones and they suck ass hence why im here /hpg/
>Budget
50usd
>Location
US
>Source
iPhone
>Preferred type of headphone
Bluetooth running headset
I'm planning on buying myself a headset for traveling. Mostly plane trips, so I guess noice cancelling and wireless is something that I want.
Normally I use a DT770 Pro 80Ohm but Beyerdynamic support told me that the 80Ohm is very heavy to drive compared to the 32 and 250Ohm because of the overhang voicecoil compared to the 32 and 250Ohm's underhanged.
So far I've been looking at:
Bose QuiteComfort 25 and 35
Sony MDR-XB950BT
Cleer NC
Any suggestions?
>>55058212
OK new template
>Budget
100 - 120 usd
>Location
US
>Source
iPhone
>Preferred type of headphone
Bluetooth running headset
>Preferred music
Metal, Rock, Alternative
>>55058254
Try your headphones with the phone/DAP?
You base your assessment off what beyerdynamic tells you instead of what your ears tell you? You have a perfectly good pair of headphones already.
is there a difference between the portapro and the KTC version with the mic and volume controller
>>55058346
But I want something that removes the exterior noice better and that are wireless.
Also, Beyerdynamic tells me that I will ruin the drives by using it on my phone.
They have had lots of repair cases because people uses the 80Ohms on phones because of the lack of power.
>>55058908
also do the portapros leak sound? ive had that issue with low end koss products. is there anything else maybe a bit neater and with a better build quality with the same sound?
>>55050656
these will be here this evening.waiting for based USPS man/woman
Opinions on HyperX Cloud? Friend wants a new headset and someone recommended him these.
I hear a lot of people bash Bluetooth headphones. I'm just wondering what exactly about them makes them bad?
>>55062003
loss of information
![IMG_20150611_231239[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/n2LBIDA.jpg "IMG_20150611_231239[1].jpg")
>>55052738
Laugh at your friends for recommending clamp gods. Get a NVX XPT100. You'll be hard pressed to find a more comfy headphone on the market today. It's also very soothing to listen to unlike the v-shaped monstrosity that is the M50/M50X.
>>55061749
It's just a rebranded Takstar Pro80 so yeah it's a good deal if you find it for around the same price.
>>55062280
So the bit-rate degrades?
>>55052738
m40's are better than the m50's, and theres no clamp issue with m40s
>>55056317
V-shape signature, DT880 being much closer to neutral than DT990.
>>55052071
I recently bought a pair of x2 for approx $179, but it's made by gibson, not woox. Did I get a decent deal?
Is anyone else here /endgame/?
I'm using the MrSpeakers Alpha Dogs and have not thought of a reason to upgrade
>>55062003
>loss of information
Added complexity=added cost
More to break
Batteries
>>55063474
As far as I can tell, they are both made the same and for $179 (as opposed to $300) you did get a good deal. However, there may be slight differences in the pads that come with the Gibson pair but overall the sound should be the same. Pic related, the lighter colored pads are the ones you may get, although their has been a recall of the headphones due to glued pads, I'm sure that they have stopped gluing the pads at this moment (atleast according to amazon)
I read the wiki, I read the sticky and I know I shouldn't be asking this but I still have to
How good are SONY MDR-V55?
They are pretty cheap so I've been wondering if there's something better in the price range or a bit above
I wanted m40x or m30x but they go above my budget because I don't live in the US
please help
>>55064255
Please I really need an answer on this
I'm fine with anything in the range of 50-70 so if you have something to say, please do
>Budget
$100-200
>Location
United States
>Source
Computer/Audio Receiver
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
High
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral probably, I'll be using these for a wide variety of music and gaming.
>Past headphones
ATX-M50s
While the M50s were great for short listening sessions and public listening (flights), they were pretty tight (big head), and the leather pads weren't comfortable over long sessions.
>>55064255
tascam th02 and hm5 pads from amazon
i have them and i live far far away
>>55063191
this
>Budget
around 150 euros, very flexible
>Location
Mainly live in Lithuania, though i go to America each year and have a house there.
>Source
I'm plugging this into my desktop computer.
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
I want to be able to wear these for multiple hours a day (6-8)
>Preferred music
I listen to anything, classic to breakcore, I'd prefer it to be more suited for electronic music though.
>Past headphones
Mostly shitty gaming headsets, didn't enjoy any of them broke them within 3 months of use, I currently own the Hyperx Cloud 2 headset and I love the comfort.
>>55064695
quality post
>>55064117
Mine are not glued, I guess I got lucky. Thx mate.
Is there really a difference between different solid state amps?
>>55064823
K612
So yeah I got the K701s and I'm needing a better amp do yall think that this would work
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SD793-II-PCM1793-DIR9001-amplifier/dp/B00A2QLQTQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_23_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41ETx10u0IL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0N51RQPVHRVSGB5EPM5Z
>>55063191
I haven't seemed to have said issue.
>Budget
Around 50€, flexible
>Location
Portugal, but I don't mind online shops
>Source
Laptop, Xiaomi smartphone
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Somewhat comfortable, I don't think this will bother me much
>Preferred music
Alternative rock, some hip-hop, electronic, IDM, folk, I listen to basically anything
>Past headphones
Sennheiser CX200 [first "good headphones", too bassy / Soundmagic E10 [great headphones all around] / AKG K512 [amazing soundstage but too leaky due to being open] / Xiaomi Piston v3 (current)
>>55064823
>>55064462
sennheiser hd598
>>55065460
it will work
>>55065977
Fuck off sennshill
>>55066045
>sennshill
Autistic memer.
(you)
Anyone here own the DN-1000/2000 or Fidue A83?
>>55065977
>598 over 558
retard
>>55066032
Ok. Thanks, so the issue I had been having with my stereo receiver shouldn't be present (see >>55052162) right?
>>55066116
I have the DN-2000J. It's great. I'm still thinking about buying a new K3003. I asked in the last thread if anyone owned a K3003 and nobody replied. I can get one for around $600.
Looking to buy a set of headphones to use when I go off to college as my gaming headset looks retarded
>Budget - No more than 50$, 20$ range is preferable.
>Location - United States
>Source - Aux
>Preferred type of headphone - Something I can wear without getting laughed at. Not earbuds.
>Open or closed - Closed
>Comfort level - The comfier the better
>Preferred tonal balance - don't care
>Preferred music - Video game, chiptune, Electronic
>Past headphones - Logitech G430s, cheap walmart ones, apple earbuds, general shit
thanks in advance /hpg/
>>55066308
samfag, for the record I'm not exactly a stickler on audio quality so cheap shit is fine by me.
>>55066308
>Something I can wear without getting laughed at. Not earbuds.
no such thing
>>55066308
See >>55064501
Great starter headphones. Underrated. I like how comfy the hm5 pads are and sound quality for something low priced.
>>55066230
Hows the bass and What genres do you usually listen to?
>>55066341
those generic sony headphones don't look terrible
>>55066342
These look decent, thanks!
>>55066386
>Hows the bass
They're not bassy at all.
>What genres do you usually listen to?
Dance-Pop. I don't have any favorite music genre. So anything. Except boring classical, screaming aggressive rock.
>>55066553
>They're not bassy at all.
Um wait. They could be bassy at first. Very bassy but you get used to it.
If I compare the bass to a Rock Zircon. Zircons have much more bass. Wait a sec I'll upload a graph I did.
>>55066596
Blue line is DN-2000J and Black is Piston 3.
>Budget
~150 USD
>Location
USA
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over Ear.
>Open or closed
Open.
>Comfort level
8/10
>Preferred tonal balance
Trying to achieve a well rounded sound.
>Preferred music
Jazz, Djent, Classic Rap, Drone
>Past headphones
ATH-M50.
I'm looking to get a set of headphones that are dedicated for my PC. I'm just gonna use the ATH-M50's as gym headphones. I'd like something by AKG if possible.
>>55066596
Blue line is Rock Zircon and Black is Piston 3.
>>55053866
I live with roommates in a house with about 50 people, so I'd like to be able to use the headphones in a common room or in my room without annoying people. How loud to open headphones actually get?
>Philips SHP 9500
>AKG K240 Studio(or M220)
>Sennheiser HD518
What's the best choice doe?
>>55062415
I might have to pass on those because they look colossal. What do you mean by v-shaped?
Just got the HD800. I actually have an erection because of how good they sound. The bass rattles my teeth and there is so much detail in the higher frequencies. This is truly an amazing piece of engineering. I'm in tears.
>>55066660
Can I come over and try them because there's no way I'd ever make a financial decision such as yours.
>>55066660
>The bass rattles my teeth
glad we could identify the shitpost early on
Where do I go for speaker discussion and edumacation?
philips fidelo x2 vs sennheiser hd 598
which is better
>>55066633
Open headphones get fairly loud, you are essentially wearing little speakers on your head. If you want to use them in a common room definitely go closed.
>>55066071
sennshill fuck off back to r eddit
>>55066893
X2.
>>55067038
What makes it better?
Ive narrowed it down to that or the akg k7xx
>>55066613
K612 or sennheiser hd598
>>55066893
x2 will be significantly more bassy
hd598 will be more neutral
Apples vs oranges
if you're considering the k7xx get the k712 instead
>>55067128
If you're looking for bass and all around good sound.
get the HE-400 (originals)
juicy bass, clear smooth mids.
coming from a owner of the K701, K7XX, HD600 and M50s
>>55067274
To clarify the reason being that the k712 doesn't have the bass boost that the k7xx has, though you seem to be leaning toward bassy headphones so the k7xx might be the better choice, but I'd still recommend the k712 and an EQ instead.
Are wireless headphones good yet? I 'd like to have that freedom of using small wireless headphones but not if they all sound like shit or aren't dependable.
I'm the guy with a fucked up right ear build so that the standard in ear earphones that apple and such popularized don't fit in there at at all.I usually just have to bring my amperiors with me everywhere I go.
is there any cheap option for me? Thanks
>>55067434
just remembered the earbuds, most IEMs wont work for me.
Maybe if there were IEMs that worked more like a q tip and just were long,thing, and squeezed in the ear I might get it to fit in my fucked ear, but I don't know.
My headphone jack doesn't work so I bought one of these four months ago and it's already broken. What should I buy instead? I'm not a total audiophile I just want something that sounds acceptable for a reasonable price.
>Budget
$200
>Location
US
>Source
Andriod phone, iPod classic
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear, though I'm open for on-ear and iem options
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
comfy enough for hours and hours of listening
>Preferred tonal balance
Bass boosted, v-shaped
>Preferred music
Really ANY style of music (hip-hop, electronic, hardcore/metal, folk, jazz, post-industrial, etc)
>Past headphones
Xiaomi Piston 3, Hyperx Cloud.
While I enjoyed the sound of both headphones, I just wish they had a little bit more bass
I've been looking at the Brainwavz HM9, VModa M100, and the Sennheiser Momentum. I feel like the HM9 and the M100 would be great headphones for me, but I'm not sure how great the clarity is or how they would handle music that isn't bass heavy like classical and other acoustic music, but then again I've already gotten used to bass boosted and v-shaped headphones so maybe the cross-genre listening issue isn't that big of a deal
>>55067557
Bereheigsomething uca2020
Anyone know where to get replacement cables for a NVX XPT100?
>>55066613
>>55067928
Beyerdynamic dt 770
>>55068211
im not really sold by it since portability is a must for me.
>>55068550
If you aren't sure about bass boosted then don't do it anyway, you'd be better off with the dt250
>>55068590
nah on second thought I'm sticking with bass boosted or v shape since I've been using headphones with those types of sound signitures my whole life
>>55067928
>I'm open for on-ear and iem options
Senn HD25II-1 or RHA MA750
>>55057240
Is K92 that good?
I'm planning to test this with K240's tomorrow..
Should I have to be hyped?
>>55068642
It might be time to change anon, you never know.
Do the Fidelo X2s have as much soundstage as the AKG k701 or HD598?
What are those sennshills that always go super cheap during boxing day, like under $200
I've been looking at these for a while now. I can get them even cheaper then the current discount but every review I look at says how great they are, but they don't answer my questions.
Are they any good for gaming and do they have surround sound? I'm trying to move away from headsets and I recently bought a 3 pack of cheap clip-on microphones and I really, really like the price of these headphones, but if they don't have surround sound then it might be a deal breaker.
>>55069380
You should know that the only way to get "surround sound" over stereo is with a binaural recording
Surround sound is for speakers that are too big to strap to your ears
>really, really like
Nvm he's just meming
I'm going to post this in case anyone else doesn't immediately realise
Why does my pc sound so much more shit than my android device?
>>55069610
DAC? sound card? headphone port?
>>55069610
Output impedance? Battery? EQ? also what >>55069627 said
>>55069577
I'm sorry, I don't frequent this board enough to know what is and isn't considered meming. I only ask about the surround sound thing because I have a sony ps3 headset that I've been using for a few years now and I don't claim to know alot about audio, but I'm quite sure it has surround sound. Like, I can hear specific things in-game and pinpoint their location in a shooter for example.
Can the LyxPro series do that? I have this idea in my head that if a pair of headphones doesn't have what I percieve as surround sound then if I buy them for gaming then I won't be able to have the level of audio where I can close my eyes during a game of overwatch or w/e and be able to tell where everyone is by sound alone.
>>55069627
no DAC,
whatever built in thing the CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z motherboard has
Just plugged the headphones in from the back into the green out audio port.
>>55069636
No clue what any of that is
>>55069671
some devices may have a rudimentary DAC built in, your lack of quality may be from detective a difference from no DAC and DAC
>>55069667
Ok basically with speakers you have a bunch of drivers arranged around the room so that you perceive sound coming from around the room, and the speakers may use software to account for room shape, furniture, etc.
But you only have two ear-canals
So when you have two drivers up against your ears all that matters really is how it was recorded, not how many drivers there are
Those "surround sound" headphones don't work because they're one size fits all
If you had a sound engineer specifically design headphones with an arrangement of drivers to make use of the shape of your ears, you might be on to something but they would probably also be huge headphones
All you need is stereo pal
Ears aren't like eyes, they aren't watching where things come from. They filter the sound down and then your brain decodes it. That's why you can perceive more than one sound despite air only being there to vibrate for one frequency/signal. I added an image in case you were curious.
Pick up basically any stereo pair of headphones/earphones and listen to "virtual barber shop" on YouTube and you'll see why you only need two drivers. They record with one microphone on each side of a dummy head for each "ear"
If you want realism, look for literate reviewers possibly mentioning "soundstage" (how big the perceived sound is) and aim for a reasonably flat frequency response. Fflat is usually less "fun" and you won't be used to that unless you've heard professional audio equipment before.
does /hpg/ have any experience with using busts as headphone stands
>>55069777
Forgot image, here:
>>55069788
Probably only use a hard bust with something like velour. You don't want to muck up leather etc. with kinks
>>55069807
I already got velour pads, just wondering if anyone here's done it.
Pic isn't mine.
>>55069921
Do it if you have the desk space. It's whimsical.
>>55067501
>>55067434
why does nobody pander to my needs
>>55070109
nice bicycle handlebars
I've been thinking about getting silicone grips myself
>Budget
~100€
>Location
Belgium
>Source
Desktop computer, no sound card.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I wear glasses.
>Preferred music
A bit of everything but mostly Funk, Touhou Doujin and stuff like Yoji Biomehanika
>Past headphones
BEHRINGER HPM1000
I was looking at the MDRV6, ATH-M40x, NVX XPT100 and others but I can't make up my mind because some are fairly old, lack objective reviews or might not fit my tastes, I'm planning to test a bunch at the sound store fairly soon.
>>55072128
>Yoji Biomehanika
Not a recommendation but holy shit I'd forgotten about his Tales from the Big Room after a HDD failure
Thanks for reminding me
Anyone else own these.
I feel they are very good but was wondering how good they really are.
>>55072273
DT880 are cheaper and better.
>>55072273
Tried them once, took them off immediately. Treble for fucking days.
>>55072293
>>55072273
What about the 1770?
>>55072390
Poor, especially considering the price point.
>>55056317
the 880 is on the bright side of neutral or even you could argue v-shaped. the 990 is severely v-shaped, like it has one of the biggest bass boosts and one of the biggest treble spikes in well known headphones.
>>55069135
no. they have a standard open headphone stage, where the 598 and upper-end open AKGs have exceptionally wide stage.
>>55069135
Compared to the AKG K701, the Fidelio X2 sounds like a closed headphone.
>>55072128
>MDRV6
best overall sound quality and build IMO, especially in the tightness and impact of the bass and the detail of the upper mids/highs. second in comfort. needs eq, new pads eventually. isolation not so great, and soundstage is narrow, even for a closed headphone.
>ATH-M40x
best compromise. neutral (relatively). a tad more bass than the xpt-100. good soundstage and instrument separation. most portable, they fold and you can swap for short cable. isolation ok. worst comfort, not bad but needs big pads to prevent hot-spot.
>NVX XPT100
the choice if you want a neutral, closed, all-day headphone for home use. most bass light but only by a bit, with a slight mids notch but still neutral sounding, arguably more than m40x and v6. best comfort, but big and bulky with split long cable, not for portable use.
for just home desk use get xpt-100, for sometimes portable use get m40x. if you're "into headphones" and you want to know what they hype is about, v6.
What is used to make those frequency response graphs that are often used to compare headphones and other audio equipment?
>>55067247
For the K612s would I need a headphone amp? the impedance is 120 ohms.
>>55074110
$20K+ headphone mannequin things.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/headphone-measurment-proceedures-introduction-and-equipment
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182072345199
http://en.goldenears.net/388
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271437695624
>>55074110
Artifical head/ears. Some people use flat couplers.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/headphone-measurment-proceedures-introduction-and-equipment
Read this.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/how-do-measurements-sound-audeze
This one is basically Audeze chucking a fit about measurements.
>>55074215
>http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/how-do-measurements-sound-audeze
>This one is basically Audeze chucking a fit about measurements.
because their $4000 headphones got exposed
>>55065306
Yes.
>>55066230
I did answer you earlier.
I don't advise buying it, but you can do whatever. DN-2000J has many similarities, and I don't think much of the K3003.
>>55067501
Get different tips.
>>55074150
Not because high impedance, but because it is just plain insensitive.
>>55074110
A microphone and a coupler, at the most basic. You have a fair degree of flexibility with how you set up your coupler.
Strictly for measuring headphone responses, the pricey dummy heads are an unneeded expense. A big deal, given their usual pricing of thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. You need something to fit the headphone to that should represent a realistic load. The mic should be of generally high quality, linear and low noise as possible, but there aren't too many particular restriction here.
>>55073254
Thank you, I'll try both the MDRV6 and XPT100 as soon as I can.
Would the Sony UDA 1 be a substantial upgrade from a fiio e10k
>headset
>1.Heavy for the neck
>2.Sweating ears/head
>3.Shitty noise isolation compared to a good earbud.
>4.You look like a buffoon with junk in head
>5.Ears can hurt due to pressure/heaviness
>6.Takes a lot of space
Kill yourselves retards.
Get a proper set of earbuds (embedded mic)
Lightweight, eerie, comfy, looks slick and elegant, full noise isolation (enjoy pure sound free from outside noise), no sweating, no hurting you practically can't even feel you're wearing them, takes almost no space.
I changed more than 6 headsets, they all had this problem, no matter their price, quality, size.
Never going back again.
If you gave me a 500$ headset I'd trade it for a 20$ earbud any time of the day.
Literally god among mice and termites.
my xpt100 came in the mail. whats the difference between the flat and the angeld earpads?
>>55078439
angled pads make the dip in the mids more pronounced
>>55050656
Please help me /g/ I'm but a simple plebeian in need of some good headphones.
>less than $140
>U.S.A
>I'll be using a Zune HD
>I'm not picky between in ear monitors or full size
>I would prefer closed for isolation
>something that would sound good for LCD Soundsystem's style of sound.
>I've had a few different pairs, Zune in ears, skull candy in ears, skull candy over ears (I was young and naive) and recently just some cheap Sony joggers.)
Any suggestions are appreciated, I'm on break at work so I may not express gratitude until this evening.
These came today, pretty hyped
>>55078161
Except when the music stops and you can hear your own blood flow...
>>55078898
>not loving blood recordings
Fucking casual
Can someone explain the audio quality difference, or any others if you compare the AKG K72 to the AKG 240?
>Budget
50-65 USD
>Location
USA
>Source
behringer 302usb mixer, desktop (rarely)
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
6-8 hours
>Preferred music
dubstep, but, this is mostly for gaming.
>Past headphones
It was actually headphone/mic combo, plantronics gamecom 780
>>55079110
I forgot to add, Based on another post, I was considering these headphones for the price.
>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1N06PO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
>>55074364
Just a question out of interest as you seem to know your shit. Are you using a headphone amplifier at home and if you are, what are you using and why that one specifically?
>>55074364
HERES A TIP:
FUCK YOU!
YOU DONT ACKNOWLEDGE MY DISABILITY
New model of Superlux EVO headphone spotted courtesy of chink shit gen >>55079375 >>55079499
>>55051034
Benis
So I didn't wish for it to come to this, but should I get the Beats Studio Wireless for the equivalent of $181 (they normally cost the equivalent of $362 here).
I can't say I know much about headphones and audio and I'm familiar with the meme reputation Beats has, but I did try a pair once and was very impressed.
I usually use headphones at home with either my PC or phone.
I don't even know how to describe what kind of music I like. I think the best way to describe it is just all music except metal or rap, but I listen to more electronic than "real" music (as in real instruments).
Some links even though it might not help:
https://youtu.be/Mzw88BCUE7g (disregard the furry shit)
https://youtu.be/NyPWI_kCD8c (2:25)
https://youtu.be/CbWvQmebxao
https://youtu.be/IUVmcKcTZ4A
https://youtu.be/xk_Vm9ow3Io
https://youtu.be/qXrNDSpibrc
https://youtu.be/X_W3-k21t2Q
https://youtu.be/FluJcK51auE
In the past I've only really used airbuds and a cheap headset I specifically bought just because I didn't want to spend any significant sum on a headset before I knew what I was getting into. But just yesterday I saw the offer and figured it probably was a good deal. What I'm trying to ask is should I go for it or do you know any objectively better headphones for about the same price?
>>55081156
Does it reeeally have to be Beats though?
there are plenty of better options for that price range.
>>55081301
Well that's more or less my question, please tell me if you have any better alternatives.
It doesn't have to be beats at all, it's just that I know it's at least above average and the price seems reasonable.
Looking Primarily at the AKG k612 pros, but also curious about the phillips x1s and lower-midrange senheiser and beyerdynamics. More than opinions on headphones, I'm looking for someplace to test each pair out. Do you all just buy online and hope for the best? I'm about two hours out of phoenix AZ, and have found fuck-all. Are there any places around that let you demo headphones & DACs/amps without the ~$350 leap of faith?
>>55081354
I'm assuming you want isolation and for it to work without an amp, yes? if so:
K553
DT770 80ohms
M50X
MDR 7506 + Auray Sheep Skin Pads
M40X
All better than Beats Studio, even the M50X which is rather overpriced, it's a matter of finding the ideal price and/or signature for you.
>>55081788
Thanks a lot
>>55079578
hard to tell because the evo was never a very open headphone but this one looks ouright closed, though I could just be missing the vents. I wonder if the response has changed? if they just made it closed that would make it even more bassy and have less highs, and it already is that to an extreme.
Whats the absolute cheapest amp that can properly drive K7xxs?
Got my replacement HE-400s today. Last pair broke on the headband. I also ordered the 400i headband for 50 bucks and focuspads.
These things aren't as comfy as my old DT 880s, but I'm driving them with my Schiit Modi+Vali and good lord I love them. I just really wish the driver connections weren't these dumb little mini-coax cables.
>>55079384
>do I use a headphone amp at home?
Not at the moment, although I don't use headphones too often to start with.
Using a Senn HD 600 from a phone/laptop works well enough, and I can barely be bothered to carry around extra gear.
>>55083412
Cmoy/Fiio E6/better integrated electronics you might already have.
What you need is dependent not only on the load, but the requirements you have for loudness.
What's a good DAC for Grado SR80e
>>55083467
How would you rate them against the dt880? Measurements don't look too hot, especially in distortion and top mid range.
>>55084664
DAC pairing is placebo.
Just buy what you can afford. Two good starting options are the odac and schiit modi 2
>>55086648
the he400 is not good. a few people liked and still like it because it's very bassy, so that was their intro to "planar bass". in reality it's just uncomfortable and distorts a fuckton.
>>55086657
Is the Hifiberry any good?
Are chinese made K702s really that bad? I have chink K240s and they've always been fine to me.
>>55087012
they're fine. there is no audible difference. you could even say they're better since the bumps on the band were removed.
>>55078161
It's a shame I didn't realize this so far in, sold all my headphones, amps, and dacs. I just have a pair of FLC8s and a dragonfly black now. That way I can use it at home, and with my phone outside. Headphone are literally impossible to use in the summer.
>>55078161
>>55087397
What about people like me with one ear too small for earbud?
>>55087416
kcs35
>>55087531
Wow that doesn't satisfy any of my needs
>>55087542
haha I get enough of that from my girlfriend
>>55087012
>Are chinese made K702s really that bad?
Who told you that they're bad? They're generally considered as good headphones. They might be even more comfortable than the Austrian K702, since they don't have headbumps.
> I have chink K240s and they've always been fine to me.
Think of the K702 as an improved K240 in terms of bith comfort and sound balance.
I've got HD598 and I hear electric noise when I rapidly change the volume. What is that? Should I buy DAC?
Got a pair of SR-407s the other day and I'm enjoying them immensely with the SR-005mk2's amp. Not the best amp to pair with the 407s, I know, but I'm considering getting a 323 later on.
The HD800s have them beat in just about every technical aspect, except perhaps speed, where the 407s edge them out just very slightly. There's a very slightly greater sense of clarity and cleanliness in the sound.
And now all they do is make me want to get a pair of SR-009s with a BHSE or KGSS.
Opinion on Mi headphones?
>>55086995
Probably not.
>>55088075
PC onboard sound? Probably interference or power supply noise.
>>55088080
>speed
Please. Fast bass doesn't describe anything. It's a way for people who don't know what they're talking about to pat themselves on the back. At least try to tell us what they sound like.
>>55050656
So pulseaudio. I've got this weird bug with playing video with mpv where after watching a video I have what sounds like interference until I finish another video.
Anyone have a similar problem ever?
>>55088209
After turning my computer on with my xonar essence ST in I would get hissing only after the first sound was played unless the bitrate was set to 24 and the sample rate higher than 44.1
Never before a sound was played, but consistently every time after
Looking for headphone stand recommendations for an HD 600 and AKG 701.
>>55088438
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S8GMTS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>>55050656
am i the only one seeing a chubby demon in that thumbnail?
>>55088460
Anything a step above from that. I have those already.
Anyone have the video of that reviewer guy experiencing physical pain because a pair of headphones are so bad.
old white guy, think he was wearing a hawaiian shirt.
>>55088565
nvm found it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L34S4Tt1EuQ
>>55087012
See, the thing about chinese manufacturing is that if you're able to throw enough money at them and keep QC standards relatively the same, you're gonna get decent stuff out of them.
pay a little, get shit. pay enough, it's good enough
i'm looking for a pair of in ear headphones which have good isolation and are good for hip-hop/classic/rock/metal music.
sub 50 euros.
any suggestions?
Anyone have any good workout earbud recommendations? With or without a mic/phone controls would be fine.
Is Sony MDR7506 good for watching tv (i watch most of my daily tv on my laptop)??????
>>55088755
No, if you plug them into a TV your ears will bleed. Quite literally, my cousin died like that.
>>55088755
You don't need anything that good for simply watching tv. Get a random and cheap wireless headphone and live happily.
hi man
>Budget : 120$ ( 110~€)
>Location : France
>Source
>Preferred type of headphone : Comfortable
>Open or closed : Closed
>Comfort level : High ++++
>Preferred tonal balance : Neutral
>Preferred music : Hardstyle but also all ( Hard rock , rap... )
>Past headphones Some seinheiser headphone
Hope you can help me
>>55089062
Forgot to mention that I'll be using them to listen to classical music (piano and cello) on my phone?
>>55057164
worst headphones i've ever used. everything's so muddy and the bass is too boomy. their earphones are the same. quality of the headphones/earphones themselves are equally bad, breaks within a few months of average use and good care.
went up to razer kraken pros after those, while still in a "hurr durr gaymen products" phase. then switched to dt770s and refuse to buy any "gaming grade" audio shit again.
>>55089134
Since you're planning to use them at home, I suggest an open headphone. K702/K701/Q701 is the closest heaodhone to MDR 7506 in terms of sound, but AKG have better bass and better comfort imo.
>>55068773
It's a sort of closed K240 and it's cheaper. It's a good closed headphone for its price.
What's the consensus on Beats Solo2? I've heard they are much better than the previous Beats, but how do they compare to other brands?
>>55089770
They're okay if you specifically know and want a bassy signature.
Otherwise, build quality is subpar and on ears are the devil.
>>55089770
I heard the previous Solos and they may have been the worst headphones I've ever heard.
You can do better even if you want to look "socially acceptable".
>>55089330
>K702
>bass
>comfort
What is recessed bass and skullbumps
>>55089770
>>55089888
the previous Beats were absolute shit, the new ones are quite decent and actually measure similarly to the m50x. they're still overpriced though
My Brainwavz M1's are dying on me. I really liked how they sounded, but at the same time I didn't care for the cable very much. What are some recommended IEM's with a similar sound and price?
>>55086677
>it's very bassy
no it's not. stop lying
>>55089908
> recessed bass
Like basically 90% of open headphones? Bass is good on the K702.
> skullbums
Not the chinese model.
>>55089969
Beats Solo 2 have been down to $80 new at its lowest.
>>55088080
>Got a pair of SR-407s the other d
How much did you get them for? Really want a pair of intro Lambdas but it seems unrealistic to get them for my small 350USD budget without going through the hassle of proxy buying from Japanese sites.
Is there any way I can get the MDR-7550 or a Sony with a similar build quality for around 100USD? I let a chance pass me up on Shitbay a while ago for a used pair for around 100USD and haven't seen anything even close to that price range since.
I keep fucking up my tech purchases /g/!
How long should I expect the K612's cable to last?
>>55088181
Bass is not plentiful, fairly lean, but not as tight as HD800's. It sometimes bleeds into mids. Might be better if I get an amp with more power.
Mids and highs are great, very flat without any weird dips or peaks. Very smooth, and great detail retrieval, especially at its price.
Soundstage is somewhat narrow; imaging is good but it's definitely nowhere near the concert hall presentation of the 800s.
>>55091819
Nabbed it at e-earphone's Akihabara branch for 30k yen. A few microscratches here and there, but still a pretty good price.
The amplifier (SRM-252s) I'm using came as a set (SRS-005mk2) with the low-end mini Stax (SR-003mk2).
Thinking if I should get a 35x series amp, or just hold off 'til I can go straight to SR-009s, but I'm aiming for a Chord Hugo first.
>>55092271
>Nabbed it at e-earphone's Akihabara branch for 30k yen
Nice. I should track down a good proxy buyer. Seems like the most affordable solution
>>55091863
your best shot is to just buy MDR EX800ST
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mdr-ex800st-Headphones-Inner-japan/dp/B0046ESVVG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466006689&sr=8-1&keywords=mdr+ex800st
This is the same as MDR 7550 but it only comes in a plain white box
>>55092422
>>This is the same as MDR 7550 but it only comes in a plain white box
Oh, perfect. Thank you. Why does Sony do this seemingly needless rebranding?
>>55092271
I'd try the 007's before the 009's. The 009's are bright like the lambda's but the 007's have the bass and are more neutral. Plus they're like half the price. In either case, you'll be able to tell the jump in detail and immediately with any omega frame stax.
Also, consider building a DIY stax amp. It's a fun project and even something like the SRX-plus will outperform most of the main stax production amps.
>tfw cutting and drilling heatsink brackets by hand for a second time because I was stupid and did them in 1/16" aluminum the first time instead of 1/4"
>>55092467
The JDM version is sold by Sony Music/Communications
http://www.smci.jp/mob/index.php?site=headp&ima=2845
btw I have the 7550 and MA900.
To my ears the MDR 7550/ex800st is as non-fatiguing as MA900 open headphone in comfort and sound. Both are surprisingly snappy and resolving; and I like that the bass does not bleed to the mids (I think that's what people call "muddying").
7550/ex800st's soundstage is as wide as MA900, but 7550/ex800st handles what I call "separation of multiple note passages" like a pro.
>>55092857
Interesting review. Thanks for the info. I have a habit of buying 'muddy' headphones/IEMs so getting this set should be a welcome change.
Is the seal on them good with the stock eartips or do you recommend any aftermarkets? I was amazed at how much the right top made a difference when I started investing more money and care into my IEM choice. Upgrading from SE215s
>Budget
$30
>Location
US
>Source
desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
closed but I'm OPEN to open
>Comfort level
very comfy, going to wear them for long periods at a time
>Preferred tonal balance
bassy is nice but I'm okay with neutral
>Preferred music
Anything from Jazz to Rap
>Past headphones
N/A
>>55093021
stock eartips does a fine job of sealing, but I find the midbass stands out a bit too much for my liking.
I bought Monster SuperTip gels and made midbass sound neutral-ish to my liking. Seal for this is good as long as you wash your ears first.
>>55093327
>Monster SuperTip gels
Thanks. Will keep those in mind as well for other sets I have.
![AT_1_ed[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/GUAzaXy.jpg "AT_1_ed[1].jpg")
>tfw finally switched from Sony MDRXB400 (bass boosted) to Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
>sound feels kind of lackluster because of the missing bass now
Welp, atleast everything sounds clearer now. Guess it will take some time to get adjusted.
>>55093482
EQ them
If I have good headphones should I be using DFX with them? Will it ruin their sound quality at the cost of volume?
>>55094184
>DFX
Besides the very limited equalizer (there are so many better things you can use) and spatial effects, it just looks like hogwash.
>Will it ruin their sound quality at the cost of volume?
Loudness? The only ways to manipulate that are with EQ/gain and compression.
>>55092621
SR-009 isn't bright. Just because it isn't Audeze/007 dark doesn't make it a bright set. It's mid-centric way before bright, and that can go for more than a few Lambdas as well.
>>55091863
>>55093021
>Is there any way I can get the MDR-7550 or a Sony with a similar build quality for around 100USD?
Is a particular reason for Sony?
This is from someone who didn't receive them so well during a period of ownership.
>Is the seal on them good with the stock eartips or do you recommend any aftermarkets?
Hybrid tips tend to seal nicely. The unusual earpiece design and memory wire is probably going to be a stumbling block before anything else.
Seal is a pretty trivial condition to get right in the grand scheme of things, the generally much more difficult part is managing the interference and resonant modes the tips have in the higher treble. The 7550/EX800 is less prone to these effects than most sets, lower acoustic output impedance.
>>55082559
Curious what headphone they cloned this time.
Are there any chink headphones that are worth getting?
>>55050656
are superlux 681hd (not evo) better than akg 240 mk ii for MUSIC PRODUCTION and if they are what is supposed to be the upgrade of superlux
>Budget
$40 - $100
>Location
US
>Source
Plugging into a computer
>Preferred type of headphone
In ear headphones
>Comfort level
comfortable
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral
>Preferred music
pretty much anything
>Past headphones
N/A
thanks in advance fellas
In a bind anons~ I'm looking to purchase the HD 800s, or the LCD-X's. WHAT DO I DO??????? I can't demo any of these in my area.
Examples of what I listen to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpYitYYWfNw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqTsgPI9jfw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-o6jd1qecM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuLCh7CExv0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QFgN3rZriE
>>55095329
MA750
